would you do this? 14 year old birthday gift

[Anonymous]

my daughter will turn 14 at the end of August. She said that instead of tangible objects for her birthday, she wants to go on a long weekend with me to NYC or Charleston. I do like the idea of memories over things, but a trip would be at least 5x what we usually spend for birthday gifts (~$200).

[Anonymous]

I’d do it, it’s such a great idea.

[Anonymous]

Sounds great, if it’s in budget. Enjoy time that your teen wants to spend with you. I’d get her a local necklace or something inexpensive but fun to remember the trip.

[Anonymous]

We did just that for my DD’s 14th. She knew the trip was her gift and she didn’t have a friend party that year. We let her take her best friend too. It was great.

[Anonymous]

If it's in your budget I'd do it. If not, I'd ask her about doing something locally.

[Anonymous]

We’ve done this many time. I pay for it mostly out of our educational travel money. My girls have to help plan the trip. I set a budget. Usually $300-700. We stay in a cheapie hotel with breakfast and use public transportation. CityPass gets us in 10+ venues at a reduced price. We do one very nice meal.

[Anonymous]

In a heartbeat.

[Anonymous]

Such special memories. We started doing this about 5 years ago with my then 18 year old daughter. She still wants to do this for her birthday. We enjoy this time together so much and I can't imagine a better present. Priceless in my opinion.

[Anonymous]

If you can afford it, I would do it. I suspect Charleston would be cheaper than NYC, if the cost would be a stretch.

[Anonymous]

We have done it. For DS’s 16th birthday we went to Niagara Falls (his choice). For everyone in the family’s Christmas gift we did 5 days further afield.

Mine are 15 and 17. One more year until the oldest heads to college. I think it’s great they want to spend time with us. and I am enjoying every moment I can with them while I still can.

[Anonymous]

Of course!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Of course!!!!!

[Anonymous]

How on earth would it be $5K. I have done this several times with my DD and did not need to spend nearly that amount.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How on earth would it be $5K. I have done this several times with my DD and did not need to spend nearly that amount.

How on earth do you not know how to do basic multiplication?!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:my daughter will turn 14 at the end of August. She said that instead of tangible objects for her birthday, she wants to go on a long weekend with me to NYC or Charleston. I do like the idea of memories over things, but a trip would be at least 5x what we usually spend for birthday gifts (~$200).

Skip Charleston. Go to NYC.